Dallas showed resilience and composure when it mattered most, rallying late to defeat Valley View 46–43 in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals Friday night.
It wasn’t just loud, it was relentless. And when the game tightened and the pressure mounted, Riverside looked every bit like a team that’s been here before. Big shots. Calm at the line. Championship poise. In a game that demanded toughness, the Vikings delivered it possession by possession.
Holy Redeemer delivered a complete team performance Friday night, pulling away in the middle quarters to defeat Lake-Lehman 61–44 in the District 2 Class 3A semifinals and punch their ticket to the championship game.
Behind Xaivier Jackson\'s 16, the Selinsgrove Seals were able to prevail over Bangor Area, 49-45. Noah Walter scored seven points and added nine rebounds. A combination of Jack Piecuch and the rest of the Seals defense helped Selinsgrove get a district playoff win, despite Jason Marcantonis\' 23-point scoring effort.
From the opening possession, it felt less like a semifinal and more like a reminder. Old Forge didn’t wait to see how the night would unfold, they dictated it. Threes fell, the paint was owned, and by the time the third quarter closed, the message was clear: the road to the 2A crown still runs through Old Forge.